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10,000. The magic number of steps you should try to take every day for your overall mobility, health and wellness. If hitting 10,000 isn’t a daily goal for you, it’s very easy to fall short. As we get older, it gets easier and easier to get comfortable and walk less. As a culture, Americans are

Many people are tempted to jump full-force into a new fitness routine with a “no pain, no gain” attitude. But soreness isn’t necessary to improve your mobility and overall fitness. And if you’re too sore to even feel like moving the next day, chances are good that you may abandon your exercise program. You may

Energy loss stinks. It can blind side you at any age and make day-to-day life a chore. It can cost you your productivity and mobility, dragging you down and killing your mood. If you’re feeling energy loss, it could be for a number of reasons. Some fairly obvious, but others may surprise you. We’ve detailed

Forget New Year’s resolutions. If the activities you resolve to do aren’t fun, chances are you’ll give them up. Fortunately, there are some great activities you may want to try (or try again) that are fun and good for you. Getting up and staying active can help you feel better, stay healthier and maintain your

Losing your balance can be extremely frustrating and make living a normal life challenging. Simple activities like going to the grocery store or seeing your friends are needlessly difficult. It can undermine your independent lifestyle as well as cause considerable stress and anxiety. Fortunately, there’s good news. There are steps you can take to dramatically

The road to recovery can be a long one if you’re suffering from an injury, illness, or other medical condition. And if your mobility is impaired, it makes the recovery process that much harder. The good news is, you can speed up your recovery time by following the simple tips listed below: Tip #1 –

Throughout the course of your life, you’ve likely fallen a time or two. However, these numbers tend to increase as you get older. In fact, according to the CDC, one out of every three adults age 65 and older falls every year. These falls are the leading cause of injury. Fortunately, there are many ways

Even if your mobility isn’t quite what it used to be, keeping active is important. While you may not be able to run a marathon or even circle the track like you used to, these three exercises can help you maintain your muscle strength and improve your mobility. Since you can do any of these

If you have an injury or disability that makes it difficult to move around, all-terrain canes and other mobility aids offer a way to reclaim some of your independence and productivity. However, even if you use your HurryCane® correctly, you may make mistakes in everyday life that cause preventable mobility problems. 1. Limiting Your Physical

Mobility is an important facet to healthy aging. In fact, mobility challenges can pose a serious danger when ignored. The World Health Organization states that one-third of seniors who are over the age of 65 fall at least once a year. Your comfort and your safety rely on your ability to get around without challenges. If